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False Value
Book 8 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series
Series: A Rivers of London novel
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Book 8 in the Rivers of London series from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.
In False Value, Peter Grant is facing the dual challenges of impending fatherhood and an uncertain future with a mix of panic and enthusiasm. Leaving behind his career in the police force, Peter takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start-up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.
Drawn into the dynamic and sometimes bewildering world of Old Street's famous 'Silicon Roundabout,' Peter must navigate a landscape populated by civilians and tech geeks, immersing himself into a culture far removed from the Metropolitan Police. What seems like a straightforward transition, however, quickly turns complex as the boundaries between magic and technology blur in his new workplace.
A hidden secret lies within the confines of the Serious Cybernetics Corporation. This secret traces its origins to the pioneering work of Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and it extends forward into the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence. It’s a secret imbued with both magical and technological significance—and it's immensely dangerous.
No matter how far Peter tries to move away, magic is not done with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years. As the intrigue deepens, Peter finds himself once again at the crossroads of the mystical and the technical, where one misstep could have catastrophic consequences.
Praise for the Rivers of London novels:
'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London.' – NICK FROST
'As brilliant and funny as ever.' – THE SUN
'Charming, witty, exciting.' – THE INDEPENDENT
'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups.' – THE TIMES
Discover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, don't panic—you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent, and all-round irresistible novels.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
False Value by Ben Aaronovitch is described as an incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups by The Times, a darkly comic read with likeable characters by The Sunday Express, and as brilliant and funny as ever by The Sun.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781473207875
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 301g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Before becoming a bestselling author, Ben Aaronovitch was a screenwriter for Doctor Who and a bookseller at Waterstones. He now writes full time, and every book in his Rivers of London series has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. Aaronovitch is also a trustee on the board of Cityread London and is a long-time supporter of Nigeria's premiere arts and cultural festival, The Ake Festival. He still lives in London, the city he likes to refer to as 'the capital of the world'.
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